Kathie L. Johnson
Kathie Louise Johnson, 81, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Hughson, California. She was a resident of Modesto, California for the past 35 years. Born on Nov. 20, 1943, in Murietta Georgia, she lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and quiet strength.
Kathie pursued her education at Johns Hopkins school of nursing class of 1964 where she laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to healing and service. Her career was defined by her work providing trauma care in the emergency room. Through her efforts, she brought comfort and aid to many during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Kathie had a deep appreciation for gardening, nurturing beauty and life with every plant she tended. She also enjoyed antiquing, drawn to the stories and history behind each treasured find.
Kathie is lovingly remembered by her son, Ryan Tagney, daughter, Vanessa Tagney, grandsons Cody Tagney and Zayne Marinko great-granddaughter Ny’liiah Tagney, sister Judy, and family of Charlottesville, Virginia, and her cousins Greg and Merrilee. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Enlund Johnson Martin of Jamestown, New York
Her legacy lives on through those who knew and loved her. May her memory bring comfort and peace to all whose lives she touched.
Donations to Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson, California, 2201 Euclid Ave., Hughson, CA, 95326. Donations are also gladly accepted on Kathie’s behalf.